Kentville Wildcats second baseman Matt Johnson dives to take a hit away from Sydney’s Corson O’Rourke July 25 during senior baseball league action in Kentville. It started an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentDawson Oldham started the sixth-inning rally and recorded the win as the Kentville Wildcats blanked the Sydney Sooners 3-0 July 25 in Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League action.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIt was the first of four weekend games at Kentville Memorial Park. The second half of the doubleheader is set for 7 p.m. with the final two games slated for July 26 at 1 and 3 p.m.Article contentArticle contentThe opener was scoreless through 5 1/2 innings.Article contentArticle contentOldham started the rally with a one-out single to left. Evan Ryan singled and second baseman Jake MacMullin made an error of Brett McGinnis’s broken-bat hit to load the bases.Article contentCodey Shrider hit a sacrifice fly to centre to open the scoring. John Ansara and Luis Laffita Jr. followed with RBI singles to provide insurance runs.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentShrider, Laffita, and Matt Johnson had singled earlier in the games.Article content Sydney Sooners catcher Jordan Sampson goes after a pop-up in foul territory during Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League action July 25 in Kentville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Sooners had threatened in the fourth inning when Corson O’Rourke and Brett MacMullin hit back-to-back singles to start the inning and Matt Campbell was hit by a pitch.Article contentKentville starter Kyle Armsworthy struck out the next two batters before inducing a ground ball to shortstop Caleb Medicraft to end the inning. Chris Farrow had a double while Cory MacAdam and Jordan Sampson each singled during the two-hour contest.Article content Kentville Wildcats starter Kyle Armsworthy threw four shutout innings July 25 against the Sydney Sooners. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentArmsworthy started the game and threw four shutout innings. He allowed three hits, hit three batters, and struck out six.Article contentOldham threw three scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walked one and struck out three.Article content Kentville Wildcats Dawson Oldham earned the win in relief of Kyle Armsworthy July 25 in Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League action against the Sydney Sooners. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentBrady MacKinnon was tagged with the loss. He allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He hit a batter and struck out three.Article content Sydney Sooners starter Brady MacKinnon kept the Kentville Wildcats at bay for five innings. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe weekend set are key games with the team battling for second place. Kentville improved to 10-7 while Sydney is 7-4. Dartmouth (13-4) sits atop the standings in the five-team league.Article content
Kentville uses sixth-inning rally to beat Sydney in NSSBL action
